Copyright

Carol Liao

Published On

2024-04-08

Page Range

pp. 97–106

Language

  • English

Print Length

10 pages

The Face of Mining

Chapter of: Heavy Metal: Earth’s Minerals and the Future of Sustainable Societies(pp. 97–106)
The mining industry, once dominated by the West, is witnessing China’s rising dominance and the reshaping of global mineral supply chains. This essay delves into the complex interplay between Canada and China, from diplomatic disputes to rules governing foreign investment in critical minerals. It explores the geopolitical implications of China’s investments, particularly in Africa and Latin America, which are forcing the industry to grapple with new questions of racism, colonial legacies and power disparities. In the broader context of climate change, social justice and international cooperation, diverse representation is needed to address the interconnected issues facing the future of mining in a sustainable world.

Contributors

Carol Liao

(author)
Associate Professor in the Peter A. Allard School of Law at University of British Columbia
Distinguished Fellow at the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics, Sauder School of Business at University of British Columbia
Principal Co-Investigator at Canada Climate Law Initiative
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8580-3659

Carol Liao is an Associate Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law and the Distinguished Fellow at the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics, Sauder School of Business, UBC. She is the Chair of the Canada Climate Law Initiative, dedicated to advancing director knowledge on the latest in climate science and fiduciary obligation. Her research focuses on corporate law and sustainability, climate governance, gender and racial justice. Carol was named as one of Canada’s 2024 Clean50 and Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and is the recipient of the Business in Vancouver Influential Women in Business Award, TELUS Community Service Award, and BCBusiness Women of the Year Award.